Illinois / Veterans' Affairs

Agency file

Veterans' Affairs

Source file: Illinois — State Employee Pay / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Veterans' Affairs serves military veterans — benefits, healthcare, and support programs.

In 2025, this agency had 860 employees with median total compensation of $66,500; the highest distinct record was $249,100.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $65.7M
Employees: 860
Median total: $66,500
Highest record: $249,100

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$2,100$164,500+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 860 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,500) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $0 (0%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $76,393 (100%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$34,700

$52,100

$66,500

$101,300

$131,000

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $131,000 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $34,700. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Veterans Nursing Assistant - Cert

201 · $63,300

Registered Nurse II

143 · $127,000

Support Service Worker

112 · $48,350

Veterans Service Officer

34 · $65,900

Public Service Administrator

33 · $103,500

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2023	$58.6M —	980 —	$55,250 —
2024	$64.4M ▲ 9.9%	945 ▼ 3.6%	$60,800 ▲ 10.0%
2025	$65.7M ▲ 2.0%	860 ▼ 9.0%	$66,500 ▲ 9.4%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Angela Gifford

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$123,100

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $123,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Veterans' Affairs, Angela Gifford serves as a Registered Nurse II within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Amanda Harris

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$123,000

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $123,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Amanda Harris is a Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund. 2025 total compensation came to $123,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Angela Robinson

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$123,000

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $123,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Angela Robinson is a Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund. 2025 total compensation came to $123,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Eva Ambler

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$123,000

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $123,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Eva Ambler works as a Registered Nurse II for Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund. Eva earned $123,000 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Kathleen Johnson

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$122,600

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Kathleen Johnson works as a Registered Nurse II for Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund. Kathleen earned $122,600 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Hillary Williams

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$122,500

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,900
Rutan Exempt: No

At Veterans' Affairs, Hillary Williams serves as a Registered Nurse II within Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Virginia Dingerson

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$122,400

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Virginia Dingerson works as a Registered Nurse II for Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Virginia earned $122,400 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Jill Stump

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$122,300

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Veterans' Affairs, Jill Stump serves as a Registered Nurse II within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Kathleen Hrubos

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$122,200

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Kathleen Hrubos is a Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund. 2025 total compensation came to $122,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Machada Cureton

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$122,200

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Veterans' Affairs, Machada Cureton serves as a Registered Nurse II within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Matthew Eddington

Senior Public Service Administr/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$122,000

Sub-department: Central Office
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,000
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Matthew Eddington works as a Senior Public Service Administr for Veterans' Affairs within Central Office. Matthew earned $122,000 in 2024. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Jennifer Malone

Senior Public Service Administrative/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$122,000

Sub-department: Chicago Veterans Home Payroll
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $122,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,000
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Veterans' Affairs, Jennifer Malone serves as a Senior Public Service Administrative within Chicago Veterans Home Payroll. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,000. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Jessica Williams

Accountant Supervisor/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$121,800

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $121,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Jessica Williams is a Accountant Supervisor at Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund. 2025 total compensation came to $121,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Brian Beutien

Maintenance Equipment Operator/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$121,600

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $121,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Brian Beutien holds the role of Maintenance Equipment Operator at Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,600. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Ma Pascua

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$121,500

Sub-department: Chicago Veterans Home Payroll
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $121,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Ma Pascua holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Chicago Veterans Home Payroll. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Shannon Shymansky

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$120,500

Sub-department: Central Office
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $120,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Shannon Shymansky holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Veterans' Affairs within Central Office. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Josiamol Joseph

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$120,300

Sub-department: Chicago Veterans Home Payroll
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $120,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Veterans' Affairs, Josiamol Joseph serves as a Registered Nurse II within Chicago Veterans Home Payroll. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Pamela Shipp

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$120,300

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $120,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Pamela Shipp is a Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. 2025 total compensation came to $120,300. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Thea Mellentine

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$120,300

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $120,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Thea Mellentine is a Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund. 2025 total compensation came to $120,300. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Leah Thomas

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$120,200

Sub-department: Central Office
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $120,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,200
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $5,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Leah Thomas works as a Public Service Administrator for Veterans' Affairs within Central Office. Leah earned $120,200 in 2025. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Stephanie Heckenkamp

Senior Public Service Administr/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$120,100

Sub-department: Central Office
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $120,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,100
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $5,100
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Stephanie Heckenkamp works as a Senior Public Service Administr for Veterans' Affairs within Central Office. Stephanie earned $120,100 in 2024. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

John Graham

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$119,400

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $119,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,400
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,100
Rutan Exempt: No

John Graham holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,400. Their bargaining unit is Merit Compensation.

Thomas Robinson

Maintenance Equipment Operator/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$119,200

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $119,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Thomas Robinson holds the role of Maintenance Equipment Operator at Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Hannah Ajdinovich

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$119,000

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $119,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,000
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Hannah Ajdinovich works as a Public Service Administrator for Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Home Fund. Hannah earned $119,000 in 2025. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Asia Gentry

Senior Public Service Administrative/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$118,900

Sub-department: Central Office
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,900
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $5,000
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Asia Gentry works as a Senior Public Service Administrative for Veterans' Affairs within Central Office. Asia earned $118,900 in 2025. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.

Jonathan Hanson

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$118,700

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,500
Rutan Exempt: No

At Veterans' Affairs, Jonathan Hanson serves as a Registered Nurse II within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Isaiah Aschemann

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$118,600

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Isaiah Aschemann holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Juby Mathew

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$118,600

Sub-department: Chicago Veterans Home Payroll
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Juby Mathew is a Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Chicago Veterans Home Payroll. 2025 total compensation came to $118,600. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Andrew Schwiesow

Maintenance Equipment Operator/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$118,200

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Andrew Schwiesow is a Maintenance Equipment Operator at Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. 2025 total compensation came to $118,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Melissa Whitford

Public Service Administrator/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$118,200

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,200
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: INTERIM ASSIGNMENT
Period Pay Rate: $5,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Melissa Whitford holds the role of Public Service Administrator at Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,200. They are represented by Merit Compensation.

Emily Sherwood

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$117,800

Sub-department: Anna Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $117,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Emily Sherwood is a Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Anna Veterans Home - Grf. 2025 total compensation came to $117,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Cathy Klukaczynski

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$117,600

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $117,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Cathy Klukaczynski works as a Registered Nurse II for Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund. Cathy earned $117,600 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Trisha Cobb

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$117,400

Sub-department: Anna Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $117,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Trisha Cobb works as a Registered Nurse II for Veterans' Affairs within Anna Veterans Home - Grf. Trisha earned $117,400 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Tanya Smith

Senior Public Service Administr/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$117,200

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $117,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,200
Union / bargaining unit: Merit Compensation
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: EXEMPT
Period Pay Rate: $5,300
Rutan Exempt: Yes

Tanya Smith works as a Senior Public Service Administr for Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Home Fund. Tanya earned $117,200 in 2024. Union affiliation: Merit Compensation.